Suppliers ‘downgrade’ water pollution events with Environment Agency approval

A BBC Panorama investigation suggests that at least one firm reclassified sewage leaks to make them ‘disappear’ from records as calls for a criminal investigation begin.  United Utilities, one of the largest suppliers in England and Wales, reportedly downgraded dozens of pollution events. These included incidents impacting Lake Windermere, one of the country’s most treasured … Continue reading Suppliers ‘downgrade’ water pollution events with Environment Agency approval